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DSC® austenit is an austenitic, non-curable and always stainless composite steel. Due to its special properties, it offers a wide range of applications. In addition to its corrosion resistance, the composite is characterized by excellent machinability. DSC® austenit is non-magnetic and offers great possibilities for the production of high-quality watches or jewelery elements.

The Quality.

As a specialist for damascus steel, we offer you DSC® austenit as composite steel with the highest austenitic quality. This composite consists of two non-hardenable and permanently stainless steels, which are fire welded in our patented DSC® Damascus Superclean process. Your profit is not only the uncomplicated processing of this material, but also through a guaranteed production safety and damascus steel in the usual Balbach-Quality. DSC® austenite is produced in factory work, by hand.

The Characteristics.

- Easy processing

- Absolutely stainless and rust free

- Reliability (e.g. consistent product w. fault free welds)

- Various dimensions and patterns available

- No release of nickel

Special Applications.

Whether jewelery, watches, decorative or design elements, there is no limit to the application area. Your individual ideas are always our first priority in the implementation of your projects - a production according to customer-specific specifications is possible. Please contact us, we will produce DSC® austenit to your wishes.

The Markus Balbach Forge stands out for its extensive experience and skills in forging techniques. Established in 1963 as an artesan forge by Eduard Balbach, the forge still exists today in the German city of Iserlohn. It is run by master blacksmith Markus Balbach as a second-generation family business. In 1991 Markus Balbach set up a second forge, which is located in Laubuseschbach in the central German region of Hesse. There he started doing research and development on damascus steels and finally managed to produce them on an industrial scale. The forging specialists around Markus have continually developed and perfected this forging technique, which is well over 2,000 years old.

Today, our market leading enterprise provides industrial customers from various sectors worldwide with damascus steels of the highest quality and in various designs. Moreover, the Balbach team has a profound knowledge of how to manufacture damascus steels using traditional craftsmanship. Thus extraordinary objects are created, either as customised items or for the in-house Balbach Line. These products are developed at the Balbach forge, from their conception and design stages up to and including the craft manufacturing process.

Our patented and well tested DSC - Damascus Superclean-Process ensures an inclusion- and fault-free connection of the steel layers andis based on the traditional fire welding process. The quality of our products is convincing and inspiring customers worldwide. Your individual ideas are always our first priority in the implementation of your projects - a production according to customer-specific specifications is possible. Please contact us.